International Seminar for 56 years. The oldest porcelain seminar in the USA.

​The Town of Cazenovia was founded in 1793 by John Lincklean who built the Lorenzo Mansion which is now a state park. The mansion is much as it was in 1793 including barns and the furnishings inside. The wonderful gardens that bloom all spring and summer are open to tourists for viewing. Town population is approximately 3,000.

This is a new china painting seminar that is filling the slot of the long operating PPAA SEMINAR WHICH WAS IN EXISTANCE FOR 43 YEARS. The PPAA organization has recently disbanded.

The art of china painting is a very old art that actually began in the Ming Dynasty.

For many years, in this country, it was practiced as a kitchen-art. Women painted to earn extra money. Wealthy women painted their pieces for their dowry.

World War 2 almost destroyed it in America and Europe. Much of the porcelain used was primarily from Japan, Germany, England, France. Many of the china factories in Europe were bombed and destroyed. American women began working outside of the house during World War II which didn't help it's survival.

This art is received very well outside of the United States. There are 2 International Organizations in America that are working to help it grow to reach the appreciation from the public that it deserves. Each of these organizations have International shows in alternatre years which contain art that is out-of this- world in beauty.

IPAT - International Porcelain Artists and Teachers - shows are held in even years - next IPAT show is in August, 2019 to be held in Miami, FL.

WOCP - World Organization of China Painters - show is held odd years - next show is in September 2018.

Please come back to view the beautiful pieces in the PHOTO GALLERY after our seminar in June of every year.

Doris M. Ackilli, Director

Doris has had 20 years-plus of experience working with the teachers and students and directing a seminar. Doris works constantly for the art and is IPAT Emeritus.

We are committed to helping our students achieve their goals in the art of china painting.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF CHINA PAINTING INCLUDING CAZENOVIA, NY.

Please go to the REGISTRATION page for printing and filling out the form. Please mail in your reservation and deposit to attend in June 16 to 21, 2016 to: Doris Ackilli, P O Box 189, South Salem, NY 10590

CAZENOVIA LAKE

FARMER'S MARKET HELD

EVERY SATURDAY

come early and enjoy!!

SITTING AREA IN THE

CENTER OF THE

CAZENOVIA COLLEGE

CAMPUS

STUDENTS IN 2012 CLASSES AT CAZ

CAZENOVIA

IS THE OLDEST PORCELAIN PAINTING SEMINAR SCHOOL

IN THE USA

IT WAS ORGANIZED IN 1963

AND

IT IS UNDER

NEW MANAGEMENT

CAZNYPAINTINGSEMINAR AS OF 2013

DORIS M. ACKILLI MANAGED THE SEMINAR SINCE 1996

PHOTOS OF THE CAMPUS

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Sunflower

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CENTER OF CAZ CAMPUS

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